Different Visits Mahmoud Ahmadinejad And George W. Bush In Indonesia

JAKARTA - Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is often considered a symbol of resistance to western imperialism. The president of Iran from the 2005-2013 era is not only against US power, but also Israel which annexs the territory of the Palestinian people. He later became an idol for young people around the world. Indonesia, let alone.

This condition is evidenced by his visit to Indonesia which was greeted with high enthusiasm in 2006. Ahmadinejad's visit was predicted to be more lively than the visit of the US President, George W. Bush in the same year. Is that true?

Ahmedinejad's popularity skyrocketed when he became the number one person in Iran. The former Mayor of Tehran is known as a simple figure. His life is far from sparkling wealth. In fact, the man who was born in Aradan on October 28, 1956, has the capacity to live a luxurious life.

The issue of Ahmadinejad's simplicity turned out to be effective and invites admiration. Many people began to idolize it. The admiration is reasonable. It may be that the appearance is simple, but Ahmadinejad's guts are not playing games.

He dared to follow in the footsteps of the great leader and founder of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini. He even agrees with Khomeini's view that the US calls The Great Satan (Setan Besar) and his skull, Israel as Little Satan).

Ahmadinejad also wants to remove Israel from the world map. He expressed his desire to remove Israel in 2005. This view continues Khomeini's wish which refers to the actions of Israel which continues to colonize the Palestinian people. As a result, Ahmadinejad's simplicity and high guts are a powerful combination of his figure known to the world.

Ahmadinejad's name even resonates in Indonesia. The officials are piled up. This fact is evidenced by the visit of Iran's state of affairs to Indonesia in 2006. Ahmadinejad is not only scheduled to meet with the President of Indonesia, Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SBY).

He is also scheduled to visit campuses in Jakarta, including the University of Indonesia (UI) and UIN Syarif Hidayatullah. Ahmadinejad will give a public lecture. The visit was actually greeted enthusiastically.

Ahmadinejad's figure was praised. Poster of his face with various writings filled the room. Writing in My Heart and Nuclear for peace also made Ahmadinejad happy. He also enthusiastically gave public lectures with various challenging themes. United States affairs, Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and burning the spirit of young people to fight the influence of naughty foreigners.

Actually Ahmadinejad spoke - with many executive officials - as well as the country's legislature, including President SBY. But, most interestingly, Ahmadinejad is a star on campus. At UI, he tried to speak in -Indonesian, also made jokes. UI is broad, why is the land not distributed only for students. "

She also replied to the letter of peace for students. This simple president also immediately gave scholarships to Siti Fatimah, 28, a student of the Middle East Study and Islam Ul who stated that she wanted to research Iran. It can be said, Ahmadinejad's first visit to Indonesia from Tuesday night to Friday last week was a success, "explained Bina Bektiati and Indriani in her writing in Tempo magazine entitled Diplomacy, Smile Ahmadinejad (2006).

Ahmadinejad's arrival to Indonesia was greeted with great fanfare. Many think that the visit of other heads of state will be the same treatment. In fact, not the same. US President Bush, who planned to come to Indonesia in November 2006, was not greeted enthusiastically.

Instead of remarks, the plan to come alone has been flooded with demonstrations. The streets of Jakarta are often full of all Indonesians who refuse the arrival of Bush, from religious circles to students.

The president who chatted over Iraq was considered an enemy of Islam. All because of the foreign policy that Bush took. Bush's presence is considered only to bring harm rather than benefits. Bush's rejection is even more echoing.

The general public's annoyance grew even more when the US asked for strict security so that President Bush could calmly visit Indonesia. This condition signifies the contrast between the treatment of the Indonesian people towards the President of Iran and the President of the US.

Ahmadinejad can calmly come to Indonesia. In fact, without excessive security. Ahmadinejad's name is increasingly praised, compared to Bush. Bush's visit is believed to have not brought many benefits in Indonesia.

Iran itself is not worried about Bush's visit. They said Bush's visit would not damage Iran-Indonesia's relations. The narrative was revealed because the Indonesian people's remarks were considered more lively, than when Bush came.

"Indonesia's reception of our president will not happen to the President of America at any time. Whether 6 hours or 60 hours Bush comes to Indonesia, it will not change the friendship between Indonesia and Iran. There are international habits, we will not interfere in other countries," said Iranian Ambassador to Indonesia, Behrooz Kamalvandi as quoted by Detik.com page, November 10, 2006.